ZERØTEC has secured pre-seed funding to revolutionize the fashion industry by reducing fabric waste during garment manufacturing through innovative design tools.

Information on the Target

ZERØTEC is an innovative startup focused on revolutionizing the fashion industry by addressing one of its most critical challenges: the immense waste generated during the garment manufacturing process. Each year, over 60 billion square meters of fabric are wasted prior to garments even reaching retail outlets, resulting in a loss of approximately $200 billion in materials and contributing to harmful carbon emissions. Recognizing that this issue is rooted not just in supply chain inefficiencies but also in design methodologies, ZERØTEC aims to equip designers and production teams with advanced, data-driven tools that facilitate better fabric utilization at the design stage.

The platform enables designers to optimize their patterns and minimize waste by intelligently rearranging how pieces are cut from fabric. With the potential to reduce material use by up to 15% per garment, ZERØTEC not only offers financial savings for manufacturers but also significantly contributes to lower carbon footprints during production.

Industry Overview in the Target's Specific Country

The fashion industry in the United Kingdom, where ZERØTEC is based, is undergoing transformational changes as sustainability becomes a central theme of its evolution. With increasing pressure from consumers and regulatory bodies, brands are